Racial profiling of African American motorists persists in Oakland despite the years of data-filled reports the Oakland Police Department (OPD) has been required to collect and...
Fannie B. Jeffrey, of Oakland, Ca., passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughter. Fannie was born to Horace and Queen...
Executive Director of the Family Justice Center Cherri Allison (center) is awarded a City of Oakland Commendation by City Councilwoman Lynette Gibson-McElhaney (right) at the Progressive...
More than 150 makers, scientists, artists, crafters, and engineers will gather to show and share on Sunday, Oct. 22, for the 8th Annual East Bay Mini...
The Meiklehohn Civil Liberties Institute (MCLI) is hosting a Human Rights Forum to work with community organizations and individuals directly affected by racism at the hands...
Marian Etta Barfield led an inspiration life and was known for her pleasant smile and encouraging words. Born July 19, 1931 in Houston, Texas, she emigrated...
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) released a report this week announcing plans to cut an additional $14.2 million in spending to guarantee the district remains...
Over the last several months, Oakland residents have been bombarded by phone calls, mailers, leaflets and most recently an online poll opposing one the largest development...
A packed Peralta board meeting opened discussion Tuesday evening on proposed A’s ballpark project next to Lake Merritt. Photo by Ken Epstein. Meetings of Peralta Community...
Jabari Gray is stepping into a new leadership role as executive director of Youth Radio at a time when young people are increasingly driving conversations about...
Radiant Scoggins, LCSW, psychiatric social worker at Center for Elders’ Independence, a comprehensive health plan for East Bay seniors, counsels CEI participant Jessie Doublin to complete...
Overcomers With Hope Studios, Inc. (OWH) will hosts its first Stream-A-Thon on Saturday, October 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Liberty Hall-Marcus Garvey Building at 1485...
Students Participate in bonding exercise at the 2017 Social Engineering Project STEM Camp at YMCAs Loma Mar Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Photo Courtesy of...
Oakland Civic Pride is presenting a Youth Ambassador Scholarship and Civic Awards Gala, Thursday, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant in...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Rev. Donald R. Scurry of Joshua Christian Church at the Chapel of the Chimes annual clergy appreciation. Photo by Eric Marshall Photography....
Esther Goolsby of Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) spoke last Saturday at the first Congress of East OaklandNeighborhoods. Photo by Ken Epstein Hundreds of local residents packed into an...
State control of the Oakland Unified School District has changed its form over the years since the takeover in 2003 but remains a constant presence in...
Providing care for someone with an advanced illness can be incredibly difficult. For many the pressure to assess medical needs, monitor medication, assist with basic needs...
District 3 Boardmember Jumoke Hinton Hodge Oakland Board of Education members are gaining a deeper understanding of operating public schools in tough times as they work...
Ernest Clark, Jr., a well-known and respected leader in Oakland real estate and the non-profit communities, died on September 29th after being beaten to death by his...
Local Students Encouraged to Apply for Nearly $1 million in Aide during UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Empower Me Tour Thousands of Oakland high school seniors...
On September 26, the Oakland Unified School District Office of Equity (OoE) recently hosted a reception at E14 Gallery in downtown Oakland. Led by Deputy Chief,...
By Tammeil Y. Gilkerson, Laney College President In the wake of the disasters that are plaguing our sister states and countries around the world, students, faculty,...
Oakland Councilmember Kaplan, who has been a leader in regulating and legalizing medical cannabis, is calling for the City of Oakland to move with urgency in...
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